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Each year, it is AILA’s distinct pleasure to recognize and celebrate the individuals and organizations who have achieved excellence in immigration law. Our Annual Awards are bestowed in up to 11 categories: Advancing the Practice of Immigration Law; Advocacy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Rights; Litigation; Media Leadership; Mentorship; Pro Bono; AILA Service Excellence; Teaching; and Young Lawyers. Additionally, the Founders Award is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy in the preceding period.
Meet Our 2023 Award Recipients
- Hannah Cartwright
2023 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s advocacy agenda - UndocuBlack Network
2023 Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award for outstanding service in advancing the cause of human rights - Ban Al-Wardi and Maria C. Chavez
2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for outstanding efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence in the immigration legal profession - Amy Nice
2023 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law - Karla McKanders
2023 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award - AILA Amicus Committee
2023 Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for excellence in litigation in the field of immigration law
Committee Members: Jonathan Weinberg, David Zimmer, Shane Ellison, Lily Axelrod, Nadia Anguiano, David A. Isaacson, Christina Murdoch, Amalia Wille, Becky Sharpless, Jonah Eaton, Mark R. Barr, Elissa Steglich, Dalia Fuleihan, Rekha Sharma-Crawford, and Sabrina Damast. - Sarah Pitney
2023 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for outstanding contributions made as a young lawyer in the field of immigration and nationality law - Priscilla Alvarez of CNN
2023 Media Leadership Award for outstanding efforts in the media to accurately depict immigration and immigrants - Troutman Pepper
2023 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award for outstanding efforts in providing pro bono representation in the immigration field - Brian S. Green
2023 Sam Williamson Mentor Award for outstanding efforts and excellent counsel to immigration attorneys by providing mentoring assistance - Palma Yanni
2023 Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award for years of outstanding service in advancing the mission, development, and value of AILA for its members and the public it serves - Ira Kurzban
Founders Award, which is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy - 2023 Chapter Awards
- 2023 President’s Commendations
Russell Abrutyn, James W. Austin, Maria Theresa Baldini-Potermin, Dan H. Berger, C. Lynn Calder, Rex Chen, James P. Chesser, David W. Cook, Sandra Feist, Ellen Freeman, Amanda Bethea Keaveny, Vincent W. Lau, Daniel Melo, Jennifer Minear, Spojmie Ahmady Nasiri, Andrew K. Nietor, Adriel D. Orozco, Sarah Owings, Rachel M. Self, Margaret D. Stock, Carlina Tapia-Ruano, and Wendy S. Wayne
See Past Award Winners
AILA Chapter Awards | Advocacy Award | Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award | Congressional Leadership Award | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recognition Award | Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award | Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award | Jack Wasserman Memorial Award | Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award | Media Leadership Award | Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award | Sam Williamson Mentor Award | Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award | The Robert E. Juceam Founders Award | President's Commendations
Browse the Annual Awards collection
Presidential Memorandum on Restoring DOJ’s Access-to-Justice Function and Reinvigorating the White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable
On 5/18/21, President Biden issued a memorandum directing the Attorney General to “consider expanding DOJ’s planning, development, and coordination of access-to-justice policy initiatives,” and reinvigorating the White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable (LAIR). (86 FR 27793, 5/21/21)
President Biden Revokes Healthcare Insurance Proclamation
On 5/14/21, President Biden revoked Presidential Proclamation 9945 of October 4, 2019, which suspended the entry of immigrants who would financially burden the U.S. healthcare system. (86 FR 27015, 5/19/21)
Final Rule Implementing Vacatur of Interim Final Rule Which Revised Definition of “Specialty Occupation”
Final rule which implements the district court vacatur of the interim final rule (IFR) “Strengthening the H–1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program” (85 FR 63918, 10/8/20). This rule restores the regulatory text to appear as it did before the October 2020 IFR. (86 FR 27027, 5/19/21)
DOL Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form ETA-9141C
DOL notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form ETA-9141C, the CW-1 application for prevailing wage determination. Comments are due 7/19/21. (86 FR 27107, 5/19/21)
CBP Termination of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Recently Present in Guinea
CBP announcement of the termination of arrival restrictions applicable to flights carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the Republic of Guinea, as of 12:01 am (ET) on 5/14/21. (86 FR 26836, 5/18/21)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form N-600
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. Comments are due 7/19/21. (86 FR 26933, 5/18/21)
DOL Further Delay of Effective Date of Final Rule on Computation of Prevailing Wage Levels
DOL final rule further delaying until 11/14/22, the effective date of the final rule on computation of prevailing wage levels which was published at 86 FR 3608 on 1/14/21. (86 FR 26164, 5/13/21)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-829
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status. Revisions include clarifying language regarding who may file the form. Comments are due 7/12/21. (86 FR 26230, 5/13/21)
DHS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on New “Public Perceptions of Emerging Technologies” Survey
DHS 60-day notice and request for comments on a new survey which will collect information from the public regarding applications of artificial intelligence, including facial recognition. Comments are due 7/12/21. (86 FR 26228, 5/13/21)
USCIS Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Removal of Entrepreneur Parole Program
USCIS withdrawal of the proposed rule published at 83 FR 24415 on 5/29/18, which would have removed regulations on the international entrepreneur parole program. (86 FR 25809, 5/11/21)
ORR Announcement of Grants to Increase Permanent Capacity to Shelter Unaccompanied Children
ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement) announcement of grants totaling $65,366,800 to seven agencies for the purpose of increasing permanent capacity for shelter for unaccompanied children. (86 FR 24867, 5/10/21)
DHS Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Use and Collection of Biometrics
DHS withdrawal of the proposed rule on the use and collection of biometrics in the enforcement and administration of immigration laws, which was published at 85 FR 56338 on 9/11/20. (86 FR 24750, 5/10/21)
DHS Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Eliminating Employment Authorization for Individuals with a Final Order of Removal
DHS withdrawal of a proposed rule published at 85 FR 74196 on 11/19/20, which would have eliminated employment authorization eligibility for individuals who have final orders of removal but are temporarily released from custody on an order of supervision. (86 FR 24751, 5/10/21)
President Biden Raises Annual Refugee Admissions Cap to 62,500 for FY2021
President Biden issued a memorandum raising the number of refugee admissions permissible for FY2021 to 62,500. The memorandum also readjusts FY2021 allocations. (85 FR 24475, 5/7/21)
DOL Proposed Rule on Adjudication of Temporary and Seasonal Need for Herding and Production of Livestock on the Range H-2A Applications
DOL proposed rule which would rescind the regulation that governs the period of need for herding or production of livestock on the range job opportunities under the H-2A program. Comments are due 6/7/21. (86 FR 24368, 5/6/21)
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Individuals Present in India Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting COVID-19
President Biden issued a proclamation suspending the entry into the U.S., as nonimmigrants, of certain individuals who were physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry. This proclamation is effective at 12:01 am (ET) on 5/4/21. (86 FR 24297, 5/6/21)
DHS Interim Final Rule Further Delaying Date for Card-Based Enforcement of REAL ID Regulations
DHS interim final rule further delaying the date for card-based enforcement of the REAL ID Act regulations from 10/1/21 to 5/3/23. (86 FR 23237, 5/3/21)
CBP Termination of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Recently Present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CBP announcement of the termination of arrival restrictions applicable to flights carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as of 11:59 pm (ET) on 4/29/21. (86 FR 23277, 5/3/21)
DOL 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form ETA-9089
DOL 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form ETA-9089. More information about the revisions can be found in the notice published at 85 FR 43877 on 7/20/20. Comments are due 6/1/21. (86 FR 22714, 4/29/21)
EOIR 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form EOIR-26A
EOIR 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-26A, Fee Waiver Request. Please see editor’s note regarding comment period end date. (86 FR 22266, 4/27/21)
ICE 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on New “Flight Manifest/Billing Agreement”
ICE 60-day notice and request for comment on a new information collection titled “Flight Manifest/Billing Agreement,” which will be used to confirm Space Available passengers on any ICE-chartered flight and to bill for their airfare. Comments are due 6/28/21. (86 FR 22246, 4/27/21)
DHS Notice of Suspension of Requirements Governing Employment for Syrian F-1 Students
DHS notice of the suspension of certain requirements governing employment for F-1 students from Syria who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the civil unrest in Syria. (86 FR 21333, 4/22/21)
DHS Notice of Suspension of Requirements Governing Employment for Venezuelan F-1 Students
DHS notice of the suspension of certain requirements governing employment for F-1 students from Venezuela who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. (86 FR 21328, 4/22/21)
CBP Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
CBP issued a notification of the continuation of temporary travel restrictions limiting travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border through 5/21/21 due to COVID-19. (86 FR 21188, 4/22/21)
CBP Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
CBP issued a notification of the continuation of temporary travel restrictions limiting travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border through 5/21/21 due to COVID-19. (86 FR 21189, 4/22/21)